Agency Checklists

Berkshire Hathaway’s New Specialty Insurance Company Launches From Boston

JuliaYbarra — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 23:05:50 +0000

June 16, 2013 - Berkshire Hathway Specialty Insurance Company will focus largely on the excess and surplus lines market.

MA DOI To Hold Public Hearing On Proposed Regulation To Limit Referrals To Motor Vehicle Glass Repair Shops

JuliaYbarra — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 02:40:35 +0000

June 14, 2013 - The MA Division of Insurance will hold a public hearing to discuss the proposed regulation outlawing referrals for motor vehicle glass repairs.

An In-Depth Look At The Actions That Led Up To The CIGNA Settlement

JuliaYbarra — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 23:39:03 +0000

June 15, 2013 - A review of the issues identified in the Targeted Market Conduct Examination Report of CIGNA, commissioned by the Massachusetts Division of Insurance.

CIGNA Settles With Mass. Division of Insurance And Sets Aside $75 Million For Claims Re-examination

JuliaYbarra — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 03:03:26 +0000

June 15, 2013 - A look at the settlement agreement the DOI entered into this week with CIGNA.

First Look: What’s Happening This Week In The Massachusetts Insurance Industry

JuliaYbarra — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 11:00:22 +0000

June 14, 2013 - Our weekly look at what events, hearings and classes are taking place next week in the Massachusetts insurance industry.

Rates Rise in May For U.S. Personal Lines

JuliaYbarra — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 17:55:53 +0000

June 13, 2013 - A look at the U.S. personal lines composite rates for May.

MAIA Re-Certifies Kaplansky Insurance’s Five Star Agency Distinction

JuliaYbarra — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 20:13:14 +0000

June 12, 2013 - Kaplansky Insurance has been a Five Star Agency since 2006.

What’s Happening In The MA Insurance Industry For The Week June 9-15, 2013

JuliaYbarra — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 16:17:21 +0000

June 10, 2013 - Our weekly listing of events, meetings and hearings happening this week in the Massachusetts insurance industry.

Brand Camp 2013 Registration Now Open

JuliaYbarra — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 15:03:32 +0000

June 7, 2013 - Aartrijk has held this annual event for insurance professionals since 2009.

U.S. Commercial Insurance Rates Rise 5 Percent in May

JuliaYbarra — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 17:17:59 +0000

June 6, 2013 - Our monthly look at the trends for Commercial insurance rates in the U.S.

A Checklist Before Applying For An Agency Loan Or Financing

JuliaYbarra — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 16:30:20 +0000

A look at what agents should think about before applying for a loan During our interview with Kevin Joyce of the S Bank of Weymouth, Mr. Joyce gave us a great list of things that he often sends to agents interested in obtaining financing. After ...Read More

Coverys Launches New Charitable Foundation

JuliaYbarra — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 11:52:28 +0000

June 5, 2013 - Coverys announces new foundation to support charities and organizations benefiting the healthcare community.

Shop Talk With S Bank’s Senior Vice President, Kevin Joyce

JuliaYbarra — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 15:38:08 +0000

A look at a local bank interested in financing Massachusetts insurance agencies, brokers & agents

UPDATED – RMV Announces New Registration Residency Requirements

JuliaYbarra — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 21:20:36 +0000

June 1, 2013 - The new residency requirements which the RMV will begin enforcing on January 1, 2013.

First Look–What’s Happening This Week In The Massachusetts Insurance Industry

JuliaYbarra — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 03:36:11 +0000

June 2, 2013 - Our weekly look at what's happening in the Massachusetts insurance industry.

A.M. Best Reaffirms MAPFRE/Commerce Ratings; Revises Its Outlook on Travelers

JuliaYbarra — Sat, 01 Jun 2013 17:54:47 +0000

June 1, 2013 - A look at the what A.M. Best had to say about the financial strength ratings of these two Massachusetts insurers.

Myers and Standing Promoted To Top Spots At AIM Mutual

JuliaYbarra — Sat, 01 Jun 2013 17:14:06 +0000

June 1, 2013 - Mr. Standing succeeds Mr. Myers today as President of A.I.M., a position Myers has held since 1995.

June Hearings At The Massachusetts Division of Insurance

JuliaYbarra — Sat, 01 Jun 2013 15:32:20 +0000

June 1, 2013 - Our monthly look at the hearings and enforcement actions that will take place at the Massachusetts Division of Insurance.

PURE To Start Offering Comprehensive Auto Insurance Option In Massachusetts

JuliaYbarra — Tue, 21 May 2013 20:30:06 +0000

May 21, 2013 - The Florida-domiciled insurer will now being offering its unique brand of auto insurance to its Massachusetts members.

SAN Celebrates 30 Years

JuliaYbarra — Mon, 20 May 2013 17:03:49 +0000

May 20, 2013 -The anniversary was celebrated during the company's annual Business Meeting on April 30th.